How Emoni Bates Killed His NBA Career In 3 Steps

[@goldensteeltv8546]

His parents failed him, and he also didn’t have any patience enough to wait until he was ready. It seems to me that he just took his basketball potential for granted and became unprepared for the college level. Hopefully, he can turn his life around any day and find solace in it.

[@TheUltimateRage]

Fr fam. Like how could his dad NOT know that his son was too young to be eligible for the draft? You would think that in the modern age, with internet access and everything, that pops would've done his homework before advising his son to skip his senior year!

[@richardgrayson6638]

His parents got greedy and rushed the process!!

[@chronicle_4]

They had dollar signs on their eyes that it blocked their view.

[@LetMeEatDem]

@@chronicle_4 which is disgusting considering it wouldn’t be their money. Every kid deserves parents, but not ever parent deserves kids.

[@p5nkfashun121]

​​@@LetMeEatDem for real

[@bbm1077]

this kid was failed by his parents and people around him. it just goes to show you its never one person who makes the league, it takes good people helping you along the way. I hope he finds his way.

[@MPHswayze]

There are soooo many 2nd and 3rd generation pro athletes that know how the job works because of their family's support. It's sad to see so many sports-parents act with the confidence of Dell Curry without any of the discipline or experience

[@AlexanderGarzowRonal]

Damn what a nice word

[@sammymobs3889]

If it was meant to happen it would have it just wasn’t meant to be who told him to carry a gun ?

[@calamarichris4426]

Yall sound so dumb. So just because he made 1 mistake his parents failed him. A decision he made at that. Whew chile 😂😂😂

[@triopharaoh]

I bet his dad better than yo dad

[@TaigaOnYT]

People gotta stop telling kids that whatever they'll do, they will succeed no matter what. That just isn't how life works. Nothing is guaranteed, even with all the talent in the world

[@richardgrayson6638]

His parents got greedy and rushed the process. It's crazy ruin a million dollar contract rushing the process.

[@pas69tie]

this

[@Realest1ne]

Just setting these kids up for failure 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@derpderpin1568]

People need to stop making excuses for people who are beyond old enough to be able to distinguish right from wrong.

[@silversoulken]

Thats exactly why a lot of things are the way they are in our society today. It gets to a point where kids can feel complacent and just move at a snails pace being braindead, simply bc they think the good life will eventually happen anyway.

[@wondermcthunder8835]

Same thing happened to Kyree Walker. He gave up on high school and skipped college.

[@JC4.80]

Damn that’s a throwback name for me

[@XabzintheNBAGuru]

Damn went from my fav to a guy I haven't heard in a min

[@Goofbirdent]

I remember he had a training video with Harrison Barnes and disappeared off for years after that.

[@Zadlo14]

@@Goofbirdent He plays for Wizards' G-League team currently. 4.5 pts (43.5 FG%, 60 FT%), 1.5 reb and 0.7 stl per game playing 9 minutes per game last season.

[@Coopedupallnight]

thought he was still in high school 😂

[@rome8180]

This happens surprisingly often when a player has too much hype too early. When you've got your parents, coaches, scouts, agents, handlers, and the whole internet telling you you're the greatest thing ever, it's hard not to get entitled and complacent. I don't blame the kids. They're teenagers and their personalities are still developing. I put it on everyone who overhyped him.

[@justinterry7853]

It's a mix, both the kid's fault and the ones who overhyped him

[@Realest1ne]

@@justinterry7853 The difference is the adults in the situation should know better. Dude just became an adult.

[@sp123]

It's not complacency, his arms and vertical are too short to compete at the pro level

[@undefeateddynasty7974]

90% of them make it.. Weak minded ones like this kid don't.. kinda obvious

[@nich1892]

Then there’s LaMelo Ball😂

[@CarJaco]

The media really needs to stop acting like every HS player that averages 20 is the next MJ, Bron or KD. It really is a huge flaw in basketball culture right now

[@andrestrennings7437]

for real

[@triocha233]

They already calling Wembanyama LeBron… nahhhhhh bruv Victor is Victor

[@kadarious9341]

It’s there job to do that to create spice in basketball tbh the sport is dying by the views and everything so they constantly do this notice how they never do this with football? But I understand your point

[@jonjones7137]

@@kadarious9341 They do actually do the same in football. And basketball is absolutely not dying....🤣🤣 if producing billions annually is dying then I don't know...😂🤣

[@andrewshandle]

He was the Gatorade Player of the Year as a Sophomore, going 33/9/3, so it's not like he was just some 20 point scorer that they overhyped. Other players to win that award: LeBron, Dwight Howard, Greg Oden, Kevin Love, Brandon Knight, Andrew Wiggins, KAT and Jason Tatum. The hype was valid, he just never really improved from 16 years old on.

[@JawaPenguin16]

Breaks my heart as a Michigan native to see him fall this far. I’m still rooting for him but it didn’t have to be like this :(

[@deshawnjones8981]

He still got tons of potential and got great chance to be a lottery pick just got to perform

[@tonysopranooo1]

@@deshawnjones8981 he just caught a gun charge

[@deshawnjones8981]

@@tonysopranooo1 dang were?

[@TheSessionCA]

Agreed

[@robwoods313]

Another keith appling if you know you know

[@mishajunior]

I'm a freshman in college and I remember being a freshman in high school seeing so many highlights of this dude and being excited to see him in the NBA one day. It's crazy how quickly things can take a 180 but that's how it is sometimes, especially with mega-hyped high schoolers.

[@MasterJ30]

It's so sad that a once projected 1st pick of the draft and to have a promising career is now in jeopardy. I think the biggest mistake he made was that he rushed the whole process, Success takes time and it's not something you can speed up

[@thuggwaffle8825]

Disagree with it being sad he did most of it to himself..

[@MasterJ30]

Well I did say he rushed it which was his biggest mistake and yea it is his fault but its just sad that a promising prospect is on its fall before they can even make it to the league

[@futurehofer1564]

Not that, he just wasnt built like that. He doesnt have superb athleticism and has a negative wingspan. Things like these plus his lack of effort on defense and not making the right reads on the court, made him a failure.

[@deshawnjones8981]

@@futurehofer1564 he not a failure just haven't reached potential yet still young with chance

[@8thyoutube486]

He’s and his camp morons I don’t feel bad for em at all.

[@Late2Hoops]

Yessir Another Andy Post. He showed a lot of promise in highschool, I hope he can get back on the right path.. Keep grinding bro, you inspire me.

[@silas6663]

True. They try to live life fast. And live a lifestyle that isn’t strictly hoops. That’s what it takes to be great.

[@KrizbyYT]

He's young. He can still turn things around. But hopefully these events will teach him a thing or two. Comeback strong young buck.

[@Tunnelvision1k]

Exactly, it ain’t all over yet

[@Daveyjdigital]

He gone have to be crazy good because you know they’ll black ball over image. Lebron could have done something like this and still go #1 pick.

[@snuffmeister6720]

@@Daveyjdigital he can always go to the kings 😬

[@jonjones7137]

@@snuffmeister6720 🤣

[@chigwom7894]

@@Daveyjdigital Lebron can do anything bro

[@L_M185]

Rumor is that he decommitted from MSU because izzo wouldn't let him play point guard and wouldn't change the offensive system. Emoni wanted the offense to be like it was a ypsi where everything ran through him (which if you saw how many contested mid range shots he put up in high school clearly wouldnt have worked) It's a shame he didn't end up coming to MSU. Chances are if he had learned solid fundamentals and had some senior leaders to lean on when he was struggling he'd be viewed a lot differently today.

[@bbm1077]

yes, izzo watched 10 seconds of him playing point at Memphis and probably laughed

[@8thyoutube486]

He blew his career. I don’t feel bad for bro one bit 🤷🏾‍♂️ he wanna be a 7ft gangbanger then let. He finna be on the block looking like a tall goofy failure.

[@beezy4207]

Definitely not the type of player MSU needed

[@sungyukwon2000]

I thought Izzo not paying him also had a big impact

[@L_M185]

@@sungyukwon2000 could have been that too.

[@lamchunting856]

Fame went into his head, even more into his dad

[@alexroberson5753]

I grew up in Saginaw and went to college in Ypsilanti. I can’t lie I understand bro wanting to get out and rushing the process, if it was me I can’t say I would have done it different. He’s a hell of a worker and I’m still rooting for bro!

[@Realest1ne]

I’m from the Sag too 😆

[@Dogon_SS]

Word bro, 💯

[@410Phonso]

I’m still rootin for em too

[@MrHitmanjohnson1]

Sagnasty

[@Pants.69]

@@MrHitmanjohnson1 lmaoooo I call it sagnasty. I’m from Lansing but I work in sagnasty

[@dchang8619]

This is what happens when you get too much, too early. Everyone around him gave him bad advice because they thought he was a sure thing. Greed took over with people putting the cart before the horse. This is why sometimes you rather draft an underdog who's had to work his whole life to get somewhere, rather than some hyped prospect. At least with the underdog, you KNOW he's got the work ethic and won't take it for granted.

[@Yuber187]

Dang, hope he makes it. I’m 34 now and I had a lot of athletic friends in hs. The superstars that had big dreams and didn’t make it now don’t even want to talk about the sport sometimes, it hurts too much. Feel bad for them, I know they miss the cheers and the hype. There’s not much in the world that brings you the same feeling as team based competition

[@AtibaVV]

They should find a local rec league or pro- am competitions basketball doesn't have to end in high school

[@Dogon_SS]

I'm not condoning him driving around with an 'unmarked' gun, but living in Michigan can be dangerous. I'm sure he was only carrying it around for protection. It's not like he was drunk, on drugs or in a gang. Videos like this don't help his public perception it only makes it worse. I'm rooting for this young man, and I want to see him succeed! He seems like a good guy, not a 'cancer' or a 'problem'. Wishing you the best EB, take care homie! 🔥🙏🏾🔥

[@BitcoinOnlyCentral]

Bro ain’t do nothing morally wrong. Shit is dumb his gun or not. Really want it to workout for the young man.

[@nonamesinenomine]

Why didn't he just get a legal gun? He don't got no felonies but now he does.. I totally understand needing to have a gun especially in some places as somebody ..he could've went about it a different way to make it more legal for him tho .. like have it in a girl's name or something have legal people around or get it legally yourself

[@rubberduckiedogs]

I see your point but If it's for protection why did he need it unmarked? I also don't think being drunk or on drugs would have been the end for him as long as he owned up and promised to get help or whatever.

[@EldePHX]

Yeah he might not even get drafted now. Him playing at Memphis exposed him badly.

[@Yngtrey25]

He was 17 years old playing college hoops… He had his moments at Memphis but he struggled to be consistent. He’s now at a d1 college and will face not as good talent considering the conference EMU is in. With that being said, if he has a good season at EMU he’ll 100% be a first round pick. Not understanding where your getting he might not even be drafted from.

[@se7enzee444]

He might not even good enough for pro basketball in Asia.

[@Yngtrey25]

@@se7enzee444 yeah you have no idea what your talking about lmao.

[@Igoruhandchu]

@@Yngtrey25 fun charges are serious I could definitely see a second round pick or maybe even a late first round but I think he screwed his chances at the lottery

[@Yngtrey25]

@@Igoruhandchu fair enough. Unless he has an unreal season I doubt he gets drafted in the lottery. Nonetheless if he has an overall good season some team late in the first will 100% take a chance on him just because of the potential he can turn into a star.

[@jermaineharris5647]

Thanks to the Cavs, he made it. #49

[@robertrussell9680]

I’m a Memphian and huge Memphis fan. I was really looking forward to him coming back this year until he transferred. He was definitely not ready for college level last year. As someone who watched every game, he really hurt the team when he was in. One of the biggest problems was that he was an epic ball-hog. If he touched the ball, he was going to shoot it - dude did not pass. It really hurt Memphis’ chemistry. That’s why he was benched for a “back injury” which led to Memphis dominating the end of the season and making the tournament. With all that being said though, you could see sparks of his potential and he definitely has talent. He just needs to figure out how to be a team player. I’m sure it’s easier said than done when you’re “the guy” your entire life though. I’ll still root for him if he’s actually able to play again with those felonies.

[@danielvasquez3758]

He’ll be back!! Still has time on his side!! And he can regain and put himself back on the path to greatness, in whatever field he chooses!

[@silas6663]

True fact. But he chose to try an be apart of soemthing he isn’t.

[@mattmmixes]

Even basketball aside I hope he finds his footing in the world, if he ends up as a small business owner or a banker I’d consider it a success, just hoping he moves away from crime before it consumes him.

[@Goofbirdent]

He may need to go the gleague route

[@pabl0sauced0]

If Isiah Thomas or Melo couldn't get a roster spot this man has 0 chance 😭

[@chi-town6305]

@@pabl0sauced0 you never know

[@jeccdog7584]

i think the move to Eastern Michigan was excellent. gives him a chance to develop this year and potentially lead the team to the post season. that would get him back on the NBA map for sure

[@ryan2985k]

No it won’t he will just be the main guy and jack up shots and won’t learn team ball cuz they will be to scared to say no to him ans afraid of losing him

[@kevinarthur8488]

Damn it worked great for him…

[@lrkcm373]

It feels like his dad tried to copy Lavar Ball and overly control his son’s future, but instead he ended up destroying it. If he had just done things the normal way instead of believing that Emoni was better than it, he’d probably be in the NBA or G League by now.

[@melvinwright4184]

At 5:29, you say “The Spartans 21-22 season was very volatile” Memphis are the Tigers, not the Spartans. Otherwise, great video like always!

[@huncho5005]

He made a mistake? Oh how dare he. . .

[@acco5038]

Melvin lol

[@edgarsnake2857]

That's quite a story. Great commentary on a sad tale. I hope Emoni can pull it back together.

[@brucelau2023]

Definitely just sad and hate to see this happen to this guy , just sad

[@ZeroDarkTwenty3]

Cleveland Cavaliers believed when others didn’t

[@johng.6473]

Seems similar to Julian Newman, with the parent steering the kid wrong, except emoni was a legit prospect.

[@sjts4764]

welcome to the cleveland cavaliers with the 49th pick of the 2023 NBA draft

[@chaslee2766]

' easy to get on top, harder to stay there" so many things to navigate at such a young age. Still got time if can get mind right and right people around. Hoping to see a come back story of dude.

[@ShootItALBY]

Should not have rushed things. He was guaranteed a spot in the league. It's not like his family was poor and in need for money,

[@teddyalijuddin5759]

Just came back here after he got drafted by the Cavs.

[@jason8559]

aged terribly

[@malco49]

just looked him up , he is playing for eastern michigan , and had 30 points against michigan. they only lost by 5 points .maybe this young man still has a chance to lead a productive live.

[@BatmanBoss]

He’s still young he could get back on track Never give up keep grinding He’s talented enough to play pro ball even if not in the nba

[@__rubioo]

Do a quick update on bates

[@trevorballard506]

This aged well🤣🤣 Emoni about to prove people like you wrong

[@danielvasquez3758]

Hate to see this happen man!! These young men have got to learn from their predecessors!!

[@xTidus24xx]

Every Young dude who has a alot of Hype at an early age needs to study Lebron and what he did... Lebron 20yrs later is still doing the right thing always its crazy

[@Pg3swavy]

He literally just dropped 30 on 11-11-22... I think he just beat the odds 💎

[@jannob]

As a basketball fan in SE Michigan and having seen Emoni play in a number of AAU and HS games, he is fabuliously talented. There is a genuine question if he was given "too much" hype when at the time he was bigger, faster, stronger then kids his age. However he is a good kid and has a solid family so I don't question that he can turn things around. The video doesn't mention that the vehicle he was driving wasn't his and he has stated that neither was the weapon. I pray the best for this young man and hope to see him move forward.

[@victorw.330]

Sounds like the same thing every guy says when he gets caught with weapons/drugs in the car he’s driving….. “oh that’s not my car” “oh that’s not my gun” “oh those aren’t my drugs” etc etc. he got caught now he needs to deal with the consequences of his actions. Hope he man’s up and takes responsibility for once.

[@GokusLostSon]

Don’t matter how good he is… He is BLACK and supposed to be a “superstar” and he got caught up WITH GUNS.. u get falsely accused of being with a female or anything gun related for a regular person much less a college athlete.. he’s done

[@SeekingNewHeights777]

@@victorw.330 his basketball career over with

[@nielcarpnava]

@@GokusLostSon race has nothing to do with it TBH. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@GokusLostSon]

@@nielcarpnava don’t be a hypocrite bro it will always play a part .. especially in this situation

[@anandusureshpilllai3591]

This just makes think about smart and mature lebron was at an younger age. Just think about that and the decisions he made at that age.

[@bellanacho6172]

Lebron is a Capricorn and we can sort of map out things, estimate good, pin point how we want our future to be so we draw that path to achieve it the best way we can

[@rastawamebry8533]

@@bellanacho6172 had to make it all about you😂😂😂talm bout “we Capricorns” lmao fuck outta here with that shit I know a lot of “Capricorns” who are the total opposite of what you just stated😂😂😂

[@Kj-gn2ex]

@@bellanacho6172 oh shut up, u girls and these horoscopes

[@gotworc]

@@bellanacho6172 LeBron just had a goal and he was deadset on nothing getting in his way.

[@gotworc]

@@bellanacho6172 LeBron was never getting into trouble, never had attitude issues

[@bradybossert9645]

Just won summer League championship

[@skins1024]

As a Michigan state fan. I’m glad he passed on us

[@Yngtrey25]

Your glad you didn’t get the number 2 recruit in the class? Because he had a shaky first season and has some legal trouble? The kid can be a top player in the country in a few years. Hope you realize how silly of a comment this is.

[@SolusFather]

Are u unaware that this dude is still a talent? Lol

[@devdolph]

The best part is EMU barely cared when he transferred here cause we knew he came with issues. Never saw his face on one thing around campus before

[@whaleking6445]

@@Yngtrey25 he’s a bum

[@sassysalmon93]

@@Yngtrey25 knowing what you know now would you really be that desperate to have him on your team? Nah.

[@ericwilliams8420]

His Dad didn't do him any favors. All they had to do was wait. It's been some 1st round picks that put up crappy numbers, but got drafted on potential so he still had a shot. The success & money was gonna come eventually.

[@johndavesco]

yup. now there is TONS of pressure to do well in college this year. He could've just done average in 1 year of college and gotten drafted off the hype. What a colossal error. How do you reclassify and not have the math done accurately? laughable

[@brucelau2023]

Does anyone miss Andy’s “how good was X player NBA actually?” Videos ?

[@mattmmixes]

Need a how good was Brook Lopez video

[@argc]

I meyn its only been 3 weeks

[@christhewizrd]

he made one three weeks ago, what r u talkin about

[@brucelau2023]

@@christhewizrd yeah 3 weeks ago

[@shamsielshahar120]

@@brucelau2023 wish he make a Mike Miller video

[@bouche8503]

Bates is 18 and just dropped 35 on Michigan

[@winwithgrn]

Emoni Bates will be drafted 2nd round at the least. He was at the NBA Combine scrimmage game and he started.

[@SuperNASCARrocks]

He got flat out exposed playing at Memphis. And now with his off court issues, it looks like he won’t even sniff the NBA. Very sad.

[@keysersoze5032]

He still 18 tho. I thought he was like 20 but he's still young asf. He could make it as a late first round or second round pick

[@VicRattleHead28]

@@keysersoze5032 could always go overseas too and refine his game. He still has a chance I think

[@BuzzworthyBand]

@@keysersoze5032 not if he's convicted of a felony

[@keysersoze5032]

@@BuzzworthyBand AI got convicted of assault when he was in hs. This obviously had no effect on his career.

[@se7enzee444]

Why sad? There are only ~300 NBA players. He's just like US, not making the NBA. lol

[@JStack]

Once Emoni talked down on Melo after Melo brought him to a shooting session it was clear there were some big mental hurdles to get over

[@Pants.69]

Maybe Emoni just thought it was a different kind of “shooting session”

[@marteljayfirmin6672]

Which melo lamelo or Carmelo

[@brucelau2023]

Yessir another Andy Hoops Saturday post 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 always looking forward to these videos

[@travismcnamara8919]

I won't make a guess about the character and psychology of someone I don't know nearly enough about to make a truly educated guess on, but I will say that I pray that he does turn it around just for his sake as a human being. I was a child prodigy as well, though for academics. I had a very tumultuous childhood, I was offered a book deal for my autobiography at 17, but didn't take it seriously. I had joined a gang by that time and instead of attending an Ivy League college, I fought, robbed, and sold drugs, eventually ending in prison. I'm nearing 50 now, I live in a shitty apartment in a shitty neighborhood, struggling with health issues stemming from stab wounds to my lung and the domino effect of shit that has happened as a result of my bad decisions. I think about what my life could have been and I'm working hard to salvage what I can, but it's almost certain that I will never come close to reaching what my potential was. I don't wish that on anyone (besides Nazis and sex offenders, who I hope all die slow, horrible deaths and as soon as possible). Regret is a motherfucker. I remember watching A Bronx Tale in the hospital several times while I laid in my hospital bed recovering from surgery after getting stabbed through the lung, what the protagonist's father played by Robert DeNiro said to him about how important it is to not waste potential. So true. My life has been a tragedy, I pray that this young man can find it in him to turn it around before he ends up sitting on his couch in his mid-40s typing his sob story on his phone as a KZbin comment, hoping that his prayers for some other young person are answered before it's too late for them as well.

[@Igoruhandchu]

Bro who tf is you

[@Duzykutas]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@mave734]

Gonna be the NCAA leading scorer this season at Eastern & end up being a top 5 pick… His career is nowhere near dead ya hater!

[@juwonhill9102]

I imagine if he would’ve done 4 years at Lincoln and 1 year at Michigan State he would’ve still been a lottery pick even with a mediocre year of college ball. Life is all about decisions.

[@Pants.69]

What would’ve happened if he had come to MSU is one of the biggest what-ifs in history

[@mrcrackdonald_1]

He’s 18 and healthy he didn’t kill his career just yet

[@antcantcook960]

I see an international basketball career, nothing resembling an nba career.

[@Kj-gn2ex]

@@antcantcook960 nigga u can’t be an international player as a felon, felons can’t leave the country

[@ChrisJames-cy3gc]

@@antcantcook960 Not positive but I'm pretty sure Europe has big issues with any kind of gun related charges. If for some reason that sticks on the record it could hurt him even more.

[@justinc8335]

Thanks for talking about his inner circle, ruined him before he even had a chance imo

[@imthebest7290]

He’s only 18 hope he doesn’t give up

[@ScottArnold-hs6in]

30 points per game, yes he is lottery bound, quit counting people out for a bs arrest. He was also on an allstar team at Memphis.

[@cafi]

Welp this video aged well

[@42tribes]

I think his biggest mistake was stressing after his freshman season. He really wasn't that bad. He still looked like a future 2nd round pick at worse.

[@bbm1077]

you talking freshman season at Memphis? he was horrendous.

[@42tribes]

@@bbm1077 Shooting 38/33 isn't horrendous. Guys have recovered from worse and went on to have pro careers.

[@billwright4234]

No his freshman season wasn't that terrible I agree but when you factor in his measurements wingspan and all that he took a massive hit with and I think basically he was just way over hyped to begin with, but I don't think his career is over... If he can get over his self and ACTUALLY COME IN AND WORK EXTREMELY HARD this year.... He can still make it but he needs to come in this year and play like he's a bench player and not a former star.

[@michaeldavid2857]

@@billwright4234 💯💯💯

[@windybreeze4143]

All he had to do was go back to Memphis another year and work his butt off.

[@charl_lee]

Dude’s whole situation is like the embodiment of “smh”

[@sfdko3291]

You need to make a video on how parents overstepping their bounds has backfired. Would be a great topic.

[@Jetanium]

Same video.

[@landonevans778]

who’s here after he dropped 30 in his debut?

[@zimma4335]

His story sounds like a good 2k mycareer starting point

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Emoni could be a basketball KZbinr someday but that’s it

[@georockmann7113]

That's just unrealistic. He will definitely be a pro somewhere. Whether in the nba or somewhere else

[@NeonRazer42]

Also let's not forget he measured in with a negative wingspan and a poor vertical. His vertical is only 24. For reference Shaq had a 32 and Iverson had a 40.

[@nafisburton9500]

And Tim Duncan had a 22 so what does that mean? And Reggie Miller 24 and Paul Pierce 27. His FATHER was greedy period! All he had to do was stay in high school like a normal teenager and go to college for a year which finally amatuers can receive money but nooooooo Dad wanted money NOW

[@bse1642]

Hes a really bad athlete.

[@youareawesome5236]

6'9 Steph Curry??? But did he have a 40 inch vertical?

[@danielpeleg659]

He is currently projected to be selected somewhere in 50-60th pick in the upcoming draft. My guess is if he falls into a team with a good organization and not a ton of championship ambitions for the next two seasons, he can definitely succeed. I don't know how high his ceiling is, but if he has the work ethics and talent that was suggested in his early high school career, and a little luck, he can become an all-star

[@obedblack3073]

Cavs, one of the best places he could've landed

[@Ayyeeeooo]

This why i don’t get hype off recruits no more

[@vicbrashers9425]

Damn that’s crazy I used see him on 2k simulations all the time , 😢

[@blazeris1192]

Lmao same, I didn’t know it was an actual person though and we won like 3 titles with him

[@matthewstrach4135]

who else here after the cavs took him?

[@mrq2044]

At 5:30 did he just call the Memphis Tigers the Spartans? 😆 🤣 😂

[@vortexluigirosalina5557]

Yup

[@tonegiovanni62]

All Yal in the comments sick he back and ballin

[@immreliable233]

He’s literally back on the court now. You just couldn’t wait to make a video like this

[@Ron-cs4ob]

So crazy he just had a 30 point game w eastern michigan

[@robvandamfan100]

🐐 youtuber, love ur vids man

[@clampgod978]

Coming back here after his 30 point debut with Eastern Michigan…

[@kubs1162]

Makes horrible decision and choice and the comments say they feel bad for him? I can feel bad for someone screwing up God given talent like his, I can only hope we don’t see it happen to someone else

[@IronManMay]

As a Memphis fan I can say that Emoni appeared to be an uncoachable player. And his hustle effort was terrible during that season.

[@20DAVID09]

High school or college basketball isn’t always a proof to how good a player becomes later. You really can see it if a player dominates on a professional level like luka did in Europe. Different level and you can compare leagues and teams way better than the us schools and colleges

[@InfiniteCoreXD]

Plenty players dominate professionally and do nothing in the league. Things don't work for everyone.

[@clutch7548]

@@InfiniteCoreXD LMAO like who goofball? Luka was MVP of the 2nd best league in the world at 18… Good luck finding a list of players like that

[@InfiniteCoreXD]

@@clutch7548 You naming one player. Lots of european hype over the years I could make a massive list. This the last comment.

[@strangerthanparadise]

Aren’t you even gonna talk about his wingspan ?? That was another moment when scouts realize the Kd comparisons died there immediately

[@AirRusher1992]

Ouch. He would've been pretty decent if it wasn't for this unfortunate circumstance. I feel bad for him.

[@rickmason6157]

Forget basketball im jus hopeful this young man has a great life! He gon be ok.We all grow at different speeds.Salute young king.

[@abuhassan8849]

Emoni Bates never had an NBA career to begin with lol.

[@Daveyjdigital]

It did hit me that we might not see him in the nba that sucks we watch him play melo & Zion been waiting on him to hit the league

[@RainSupreme]

Ranking a kid #1 in middle school is always a recipe for disaster

[@ikevogan381]

I still have hope

[@shannonk.6528]

Such a sad story. I live not too far from him and I've watched him since he's been in middle school. He has such potential. Just got found with firearms.

[@thart1338]

Grew up around emoni, him playing my school. Just sad to see him go down some weird ass path and throwing it all away. He was a dawg at Lincoln

[@cdeleon3494]

Basically peaked at high school

[@blyssstudios]

And now he's drafted!!!!!!!! Bro beat the odds 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@joshuawalker8803]

Lol this aged well

[@AuburnKidMan]

Ur take on it was beautiful 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JC-se8mi]

He’s definitely got all of the skill tools to be a very good NBA player, but he and family rushed his development. Think about it, he was a 17 year-old boy playing against men under the massive spotlight of the NCAA.

[@bse1642]

He doesn't tho. A 6'8 wing that isn't athletic or a great shooter is essentially pretty useless.

[@hunterporth3302]

He was to busy chasing the bag and forgot to focus on the game

[@Kenji.Artistry_]

Bruh he just dropped 30 on Michigan a few days ago and was making pro level shots.. as long he stays outta trouble he’ll be a lottery pick if he continue to work hard!!

[@connorjones6831]

Nah. He doesn’t have nba hops or explosiveness, bad physical measurable, and he only plays hero ball and never within an offense. He’ll get drafted but play in the g league for a while,in my opinion

[@ianchristensen25]

Memphis are the tigers, Spartans are Michigan state. Great video as always tho!

[@286mic]

Honestly when you hear about parents like Emoni's or Shabazz Muhammad. Lavar was a hell of a dad, all his boys are hard workers and listen to advice. 2 of them were top 3 picks. Stuff like that doesn't happen by accident. #justiceforlavar

[@tonysopranooo1]

Lavar's kids are way better than emoni or shabazz, their game transfers over to the NBA.. emoni and shabazz are not NBA level good

[@tonysopranooo1]

Emoni sucks.. he played against bums in high school so that made him look like Lebron, in reality he's just not that good

[@Yngtrey25]

What’s up with all these comments basically referencing that he’s finished? The kid is set to play college hoops at a D1 college in a few months… If he has a good season at EMU he’ll be a first round draft pick. I don’t understand why people are acting like this.

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

He’s dad ruined he’s basketball career sad to see him like this

[@chi-town6305]

Why you say that

[@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578]

@@chi-town6305 he overhyped emoni

[@c.christopher6115]

There are a lot of NBA players (some stars) that had similar freshman seasons. To say he won't make the NBA this early is kinda crazy.